The portion of the nephron that attaches to the collecting duct is the
A) loop of Henle.
B) proximal tubule.
C) distal tubule.
D) collecting duct.
E) minor calyx.

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The portion of the nephron that attaches to the collecting duct is the distal tubule. The loop of Henle and the proximal tubule are located before the distal tubule, while the collecting duct is after it. The minor calyx is part of the renal pelvis and is not directly related to the nephron's structure.

The Portion of the Nephron That Attaches to the Collecting